Supported Devices
FBB Tracker
Device Summary
The FBB Tracker is a satellite-based asset tracker that integrates with GSatTrack for real-time monitoring, two-way communication, and data reporting in remote environments without cellular coverage.
Data Usage Profile
The FBBTracker uses UDP packets to transmit its location every 5 minutes. Since the airtime usage is so low, the fixed reporting rate of 5 minutes consumes less than 1MB of traffic per month if the PDP context is left open. There is a minimum billing increment per open PDP context so leaving the connection open is greatly preferred.
- Each position report consumes 2 packets, one from the vessel to the ground, and a return acknowledgment.
- Outbound FBBTracker To Portal:
- Size of Ethernet frame - 24 Bytes
- Size of IPv4 Header (without any options) - 20 bytes
- Size of UDP header - 8 bytes
- Size of FBBTracker packet - 25 bytes
- Total size of UDP datagram - 24 + 20 + 8 + 25 = 77 bytes
- Return Acknowledgement from Portal To FBBTracker:
- Size of Ethernet frame - 24 Bytes
- Size of IPv4 Header (without any options) - 20 bytes
- Size of UDP header - 8 bytes
- Size of Acknowledgement packet - 2 bytes
- Total size of Acknowledgement UDP datagram - 24 + 20 + 8 + 2 = 54 bytes
- Total airtime consumption per report - 54 + 77: 131 bytes
Total airtime consumption per month 131 bytes _ 12 reports per hour _ 24 hours * 31 days = 1,169,568 bytes or ~1.2MB
Data Usage Profile
Traffic destination can be updated through the web console -> Administration -> System -> Scheduled Tasks -> tracking (ip) (port)
Additional Information
Key Features
- Global Coverage — satellite communication provides tracking where cellular coverage is unavailable.
- Real-Time Tracking — continuous location updates for monitoring asset position and movement.
- Two-Way Communication — bidirectional messaging to send and receive information from the field.
- Durable Construction — built to withstand harsh weather and rugged environments.
- Integrated GPS — precise location tracking and navigation.
- Customizable Alerts — set alerts for geofence breaches, speed changes, and other parameters.
Use Cases
- Maritime Operations — track vessels in real time and maintain communication with crews.
- Remote Field Operations — communicate and report data from remote sites such as oil and gas locations.
- Disaster Response — track response teams and assets to coordinate resources during emergencies.
- Fleet Management — monitor vehicles and optimize routes through real-time tracking.